Implantology

Dental implants are surgical procedures that replace teeth with metals, screwlike posts, and artificial teeth to function like natural teeth. An alternative option if your dentures or fixtures are misaligned. A dental implant is based on the implant type and state of the jawbone.

Types of implants are<

• Endosteal implants
• Subperiosteal implants
• Single-tooth implants
• Implant-supported bridgework/li>
• Implant-supported dentures
• All-on-four dental implants

Who is eligible for the procedure?

To strengthen the roots of teeth by surgically placing them in your jawbone. An ideal candidate for the procedure with one or more missing teeth, health conditions affecting bone health, unable to wear dentures, and aims to improve speech.

What is the need for the procedure?

The procedure is performed in an outpatient department to remove damaged teeth, jaw bone preparation, grafting if required, placing dental implants, bone growth, healing, and placing artificial teeth.

How is the procedure conducted?

Endosteal implant

Dental implants are situated within the jawbones. These dental implants are made from materials such as titanium-like small crews and are quite common.

Subperiosteal implant

These implants are situated on and above the jawbone and under the gums. Such procedures help patients with a diseased jawbone and those who have undergone bone augmentation procedures to rebuild healthy natural jawbones.

Alternative dental implant procedures include

Augmenting bone: Restores and regenerates bones in a jaw, there are ample techniques to support implants, and bone additives fortify the bones./p>

Augmenting sinus: The bone is placed below the sinus in case of natural bone deterioration and missing upper back teeth.

Expanding ridge: the case of narrow jaws, bone graft material is placed on a small ridge or space at the top of the jaw.

What are the benefits?

• Function as natural teeth and last a lifetime
• Stabilize the neighboring teeth
• Prevents bone loss
• Prevent sagging of the face and bones
• Keep your gums safe and free from disease

What are the complications?

Potential complications of dental implants are infections that occur at an implant site. Treatment is based on the severity and location of the infection. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. Chances of gum receding causing inflammation and pain. Loosened implants that may not fuse with the bone. Nerve damage may affect tissues if you place an implant near the nerve. Symptoms may include persistent pain, discomfort, and numbness.

Conclusions

Dental implants are used to replace artificial teeth or different materials in a jawbone to function like natural teeth.